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Insurance Company v. Piaggio, 83 U.S. 16 Wall. 378 378 (1872)
Insurance Company v. Piaggio
83 U.S. (16 Wall.) 378
1. A. brought suit on a policy on vessel and freight, for a total loss. The jury found the whole amount insured with interest and $5,000 besides for damages, and judgment was entered accordingly. Held that the party could not recover damages beyond legal interest, and that there was error on the face of the record.
2. The error held, however, not to require a venire de novo, but to be such that, under the "Act to further the administration of justice," 17 Stat. at Large 197, the court could reverse the judgment and modify it by disallowing the $5,000, and remanding the case with directions to enter judgment for the residue found by the jury with interest, the case being one where all the facts were apparent in the record, though not by a special verdict in form.
3. It is not error to charge that a party assured had no right to abandon, when the insurers have accepted the abandonment.
4. Nor to refuse to charge that an abandonment made through error, and so accepted, is void if not warranted by the policy, when no evidence had been given of error by either side.
5. A judgment will not be reversed for want of a charge requested when the record contains no sufficient information that the charge requested was material to the issues.
6. Nor because the court charges in a way which, though right in the abstract, may not be so in application, when the record does not show that sufficient evidence had not been given to warrant the jury in passing on the question.
Error to the Circuit Court for the District of Louisiana, in which court Piaggio brought suit against the New Orleans Insurance Company for a total loss, sander two policies of insurance: the one for $7,000, on the brig Sicilia, and the other for $5,000 on her freight.
The petition alleged that the brig, having sailed from New Orleans for Helsingfors, in the Gulf of Finland, July 20, 1870, was compelled "by the perils of the seas and unavoidable accidents," to put into Matanzas, Cuba; that the plaintiff, upon news of the disaster, gave information to the insurers and asked whether he should abandon the vessel, and was advised so to do; that thereupon he abandoned to the insurers, and claimed for a total loss, and the abandonment was accepted. chanrobles.com-red
It further alleged that the brig, while in the port of Matanzas, was driven ashore by a hurricane and, with her cargo, wrecked and entirely lost.
It further alleged that the insurers promised to pay the insurance on freight, and informed the plaintiff that they would telegraph to their bankers in London to pay the same to the plaintiff's order, but that soon after they declined to pay or recognize the loss, and recalled their instructions for payment given to their bankers; that when the plaintiff was informed that the insurance on freight would be paid, he drew against the amount on his correspondent in Genoa, to whom he had transferred the certificate of insurance on freight; that his draft was protested, and thereby his credit injured and his business damaged to the extent of $15,000.
It further alleged that the defendants had reinsured on this risk $10,000 with another company on the cargo of the vessel, and had paid to the said company the loss on said risk.
The plaintiff claimed the sums insured on the vessel and freight, and the damage of $15,000 with interest, for the nonpayment.
The answer of the defendants put in issue, by denial, all the allegations of the petition, alleged that the policies were void for nonpayment of premiums; that the brig was unseaworthy; that she put into Matanzas from unseaworthiness, and not from perils of the seas; and that there, the plaintiff's agents finding it impossible to raise money by bottomry to make her seaworthy, telegraphed a false account of her disasters, and that the defendants, trusting thereto, assented to abandonment, and, to accommodate the plaintiff, were willing to advance funds without waiting for the proofs and delays required by the policy; that learning the truth as to the abandonment, they revoked their acceptance of it, and declined to make the accommodation advances.
The answer then alleged that the policies were vitiated by the brig's deviation in voluntarily putting into Matanzas.
The policy set out in the plaintiff's petition contained clauses: chanrobles.com-red
"Warranted not to use ports in the West India Islands between July 15 and October 15."
"No loss except general average shall in any case be paid unless amounting to 75 percent, after deducting proceeds of savings, if any, and exclusive of all charges of ascertaining and proving the loss."
On the trial the defendants requested the court to charge:
"1. That if the jury find that the plaintiff abandoned the voyage when he had no right to make the abandonment of the Sicilia, by reason of repairs needed, falling short of the 75 percent of valuation of said Sicilia, under the warranty of the policy on the hull, then the plaintiff cannot recover on the policy for the freight, and his abandonment of the freight list to the insurers did not bind the latter."
"The court refused to give this charge because it was in proof that an abandonment had been made and accepted without fraud, and under and in accordance with the advice of the defendant."
"2. That an abandonment made by plaintiff through error, and accepted through error by the defendant, whether conditionally or unconditionally, is null and void, if not warranted at the time under the policy of insurance."
"This was refused as irrelevant; no evidence having been adduced of error by either party. The court therefore considered it to be merely a speculative instruction or charge."
"3. As the policy of insurance warrants that the insurers would be liable only for total loss, or constructive total loss, when the damage exceeded 75 percent, if the jury find that the damage to the brig Sicilia, when in the port of Matanzas, did not exceed 75 percent of the value put on her in the policy after deductions stated in said policy, then the plaintiff had no right to make an abandonment."
"The court refused to give the charge because it was in proof that an abandonment had been made and accepted without fraud, and under and in accordance with the advice of the defendant."
"4. That the reinsurance by the defendants of the cargo of
the Sicilia to the amount of $10,000, which had been insured by another company, not being made in favor of the plaintiff, who was a total stranger to this transaction, has no connection with the issues raised as to the policy on the hull and freight of the Sicilia, and therefore can have no bearing on the decision of this jury; and that in the absence of proof as to the warranties in said insurance and reinsurance policies of $10,000 on the cargo, it is impossible to determine whether or not the payment and reimbursement of the said $10,000 were properly and correctly made; and that whether properly or improperly made that circumstance cannot militate either for or against either the plaintiff or defendant in the present controversy."
"The court refused to give the said charge," no reason being assigned.
To these four refusals the defendants excepted.
The court charged (the defendants again excepting):
"That independent of the abandonment, if the jury believe there was an actual total loss by storm and disaster of the sea, the plaintiff has a right to recover."
The jury found a verdict in these words:
"That the plaintiff shall recover from defendants the sum of $7,000 under his policy of insurance in the hull of the vessel; the sum of $5,700, gold coin, under his policy of insurance in the freight list; together with interest on these two amounts, as prayed for in his petition; and the further sum of $5,000 damages, with interest at the rate of 5 percent from the date of judicial demand."
A motion to set aside the verdict and for a new trial being refused, the court thus entered its judgment:
"By reason of the verdict and in accordance therewith, it is ordered, adjudged, and decreed, that the plaintiff do have and recover of the defendant the sum of $7,000 under his policy on the hull of brig Sicilia; the sum of $5,700, gold coin, under his policy on the freight list; together with 5 percent interest on said two sums from September 29, 1870, till paid; and the further sum of $5,000 damages, with 5 percent interest from the 14th of December, the day of judicial demand, till paid, and costs of suit. "
The return to this Court did not contain any of the evidence given at the trial, which seemed to have occupied several days, with an examination of seven witnesses orally, and numerous documents.
The case came here by writ of error on the following assignment of errors:
I. The allowance and computation in the judgment of damages, for nonpayment of the freight insurance, to-wit, $5,000, and interest thereon, over and above the full sums insured in both policies and interest thereon.
II. The allowance and computation in the judgment of the loss under the vessel policy notwithstanding the breach of the warranty against the use of West India ports in that policy, and the loss of the vessel in such a port during such breach.
III. The errors in the refusals to charge, and in the charge, as already set forth in the five bills of exceptions and the foregoing statement. chanrobles.com-red
MR. JUSTICE CLIFFORD delivered the opinion of the Court.
Due application was made by the plaintiff to the corporation defendants for a policy of insurance upon the brig Sicilia, of which he was the owner, and on the 11th of July, 1870, he effected with the defendants such a contract, for the period of one year, lost or not lost, brig then lying in the port of New Orleans, whereby the defendants insured the vessel against the perils of the seas and other risks of her intended voyages, as more fully appears in the policy.
It also appears that the plaintiff, five days later, having freighted the brig with cotton for Helsingfors, in the Gulf of Finland, also effected insurance, with the defendants, upon her freight list for $5,700, payable to his own order in gold, as shown by the certificate filed in the case, which represents and takes the place of a policy as fully as if the property was covered by such an instrument, issued direct to the holder of the certificate.
Well appointed and in good order and condition, the brig, on the 20th of the same month, left her port of departure chanrobles.com-red
laden with a valuable cargo of cotton and properly officered and manned, but was subsequently compelled, by perils of the seas and unavoidable accidents, to put into the port of Matanzas, Cuba, in distress and disabled, for the security of the property concerned and the preservation of the lives of those on board [?], that being disabled and in want of repairs she remained in that harbor for that purpose, and that while there, and before her repairs were completed, she was driven ashore by a hurricane, and in spite of every exertion which could be made to save her, was wrecked, and with her cargo, was entirely lost.
Payment of the sums insured being refused, the plaintiff instituted the present suit to recover the amount, claiming also $15,000 in addition thereto, as damages for the delay in fulfilling the contract. Testimony was taken, and the parties went to trial; and the jury, under the instructions of the court, returned a verdict for the plaintiff, and the defendants excepted and sued out the present writ of error.
By the terms of the policy, the brig was valued at $10,000, but the risk taken by the defendants on the vessel was only $7,000, as appears by the policy.
Exceptions were taken by the defendants to the refusal of the court to instruct the jury, as requested, and to the instructions given by the court to the jury, and they also assign for error the finding by the jury, of $5,000 damages, and the allowance of the same in the judgment of the court, and also, of the allowance in the judgment of the loss under the policy.
These allowances are specified in the verdict, substantially as follows: That the plaintiff shall recover the sum of $7,000 under his policy on the vessel, the sum of $5,700, gold coin, under his policy on the freight list, with interest, as prayed in his petition, and the further sum of $5,000 damages, with interest at the rate of five percent from the date of judicial demand.
Judgment was rendered for the plaintiff, as follows: by reason of the verdict it is ordered, adjudged, and decreed that the plaintiff do have and recover the sum of $7,000 chanrobles.com-red
under his policy on the brig, the sum of $5,700, gold coin, under his policy on the freight list, together with five percent interest on said two sums from September 29, 1870, till paid; and the further sum of $5,000 damages, with five percent interest from the 14th of December, the day of judicial demand, till paid, and costs of suit.
Errors apparent in other parts of the record may be reexamined, as well as those which are shown in the bill or bills of exceptions, and it is too plain for argument that the verdict and judgment are a part of the record. Whenever the error is apparent in the record, the rule is that it is open to reexamination, whether it be made to appear by bill of exceptions or in any other manner, and it is everywhere admitted that a writ of error will lie when a party is aggrieved by an error in the foundation, proceedings, judgment, or execution of a suit in a court of record. [Footnote 1]
Damages were claimed by the plaintiff in this case for alleged loss on account of the failure of the defendants to make payments as stipulated in the policy, and it appears by the verdict that the jury awarded to the plaintiff $5,000 on that account, in addition to lawful interest. Apart from that, it also appears that the court, in computing the judgment, allowed the same sum for the same claim.
Interest is allowable as damages in such a case from the time the payments were due, or from demand made, where the defendant refuses to account or make payment, but the plaintiff cannot recover special damages for the detention of money due to him beyond what the law allows as interest. [Footnote 2] Where a principal sum is to be paid at a specific time, the law implies an agreement to make good the loss arising from a default by the payment of lawful interest. [Footnote 3] chanrobles.com-red
Tested by these considerations, it is quite clear that the act of the jury in allowing the plaintiff $5,000 for the detention of the money due under the policies, in addition to lawful interest, and the act of the circuit court in including that amount in the judgment, were erroneous; and inasmuch as the error is apparent both in the verdict and in the judgment, it is equally clear that it is a matter which is reexaminable in this Court on a writ of error, and, having come to that conclusion, the only remaining inquiry in this connection is what disposition shall be made of the case.
Errors of the kind, it is insisted by the defendants, necessarily require that a new venire shall be ordered, but the act of Congress to further the administration of justice [Footnote 4] provides that the appellate court may affirm, modify, or reverse the judgment, decree, or order brought before it for review, or may direct such judgment, decree, or order to be rendered, or such further proceedings to be had by the inferior court as the justice of the case may require; and in view of that provision the court is not inclined to adopt the course suggested by the defendants, as it would lead to unnecessary delay and expense.
Verdicts, it is said, are either general or special, and that if there is error in a case where the verdict is general it can only be corrected by a new trial, and it must be admitted that the rule as suggested finds much countenance in the text books; nor will it be necessary to depart from that rule in the present case. Strictly speaking, a special verdict is where the jury find the facts of the case and refer the decision of the cause to the court, with a conditional conclusion, that if the court is of the opinion, upon the whole matter as found, that the plaintiff is entitled to recover, then the jury find for the plaintiff; but if otherwise, then they find for the defendant. [Footnote 5]
Examples of special verdicts less formal, however, may be found, and the usual course is to sustain such verdicts if chanrobles.com-red
they contain all the facts necessary to a proper judgment between the parties in respect to the matter in controversy. Courts also, in the trial of issues of fact, often propound questions to a jury, and the rule is well settled that such a special finding, even when it is inconsistent with the general verdict, shall control in determining what judgment shall be rendered in the case. [Footnote 6]
Undoubtedly a special verdict is erroneous if it does not find all the facts essential to the rendering of the judgment; but if it contain all the facts required for that purpose the better opinion is that the court of original jurisdiction may render such judgment as the facts found require, and if they err, and the error is apparent in the record, that such error may be reexamined on writ of error in this Court. [Footnote 7]
Confirmation of this view as the correct one is also derived from the act of Congress [Footnote 8] which permits parties to waive a jury and submit the issues of fact, in civil cases, to the court, as the provision in that act is that the finding may be general or special, and that it shall have the same effect as the verdict of a jury. Special findings, under that provision, never have a conditional conclusion, and yet the review extends, by the express words of the act, to the determination of the sufficiency of the facts found to support the judgment.
All the facts are found in this case, and they are all apparent in the record, and inasmuch as the question to be determined is what judgment ought to be rendered on those facts, the court is of the opinion that it is not necessary to order a new venire.
Five bills of exceptions were tendered and allowed, as follows: chanrobles.com-red
(1) Because the court refused to instruct the jury that if they found that the plaintiff abandoned the voyage when he had no right to make the abandonment under the policy, then the plaintiff cannot recover for the insurance on the freight list; but the bill of exceptions states that the court refused to give the charge because it was in proof that an abandonment had been made and accepted without fraud and in accordance with the advice of the defendants, which is all that need be said on the subject.
(2) Because the court refused to charge the jury that an abandonment made by the plaintiff through error and accepted through error by the defendants, whether conditionally or unconditionally, is null and void, if not warranted at the time, under the policy of insurance; but the bill of exceptions states that the court refused so to instruct the jury because no evidence had been given to show error by either party, which is certainly a good reason for declining to give the instruction. [Footnote 9]
(3) Because the court refused to instruct the jury substantially as in the first request, and which was declined for the same reason.
(4) Because the court refused to instruct the jury as requested in respect to a policy of reinsurance executed by the defendants on the cargo of the brig, but the record contains no sufficient information that such an instruction was material to the issues between the parties.
(5) Because the court instructed the jury that, independent of the abandonment, if they believed there was an actual total loss, by storm and disaster of the sea, the plaintiff had a right to recover. Doubt cannot be entertained of the correctness of that instruction as an abstract proposition, and inasmuch as it is not stated in the bill of exceptions that evidence had not been given sufficient to warrant the jury in passing upon the question, it is plain that it furnishes no proper ground to reverse the judgment.
Deviation is also set up as a defense, but the record contains chanrobles.com-red
no evidence upon the subject, nor is any such question presented in anyone of the bills of exceptions.
Judgment reversed and modified by disallowing the sum of $5,000 damages found by the jury and included in the judgment, and the interest allowed on the same, and the cause remanded with directions to enter a judgment for the plaintiff for the residue found by the jury, with interest.
@ 61 U. S. 437; Bennett v. Butterworth, 11 How. 669; Slacum v. Pomeroy, 6 Cranch 221; Garland v. Davis, 4 How. 131; Cohens v. Virginia, 6 Wheat. 410.
Kendall v. Stokes, 3 How. 102; Pope v. Barret, 1 Mason 117; Searight v. Calbraith, 4 Dall. 325 [omitted].
Robinson v. Bland, 2 Burrows 1086; Sedgwick on Damages, 4th ed, 434.
17 Stat. at Large 197.
Mumford v. Wardell, 6 Wall. 432; Suydam v. Williamson, 20 How. 432; 3 Blackstone's Commentaries 377.
Rambo v. Wyatt, 32 Ala. 363; Fraschieris v. Henriques, 6 Abbott Practice Cases (N.S.) 263; Anonymous, 3 Salkeld 373; Trust Company v. Harris, 2 Bosworth 87; Adamson v. Rose, 30 Ind. 383.
O'Brien v. Palmer, 49 Ill. 73; Manning v. Monaghan, 23 N.Y. 541; Seward v. Jackson, 8 Cowen 406; Monkhouse v. Hay, 8 Price 280; Moody v. McDonald, 4 Cal. 299; Langley v. Warner, 3 Comstock 329; Moffet v. Sackett, 18 N.Y. 528.
13 Stat. at Large 501.
United States v. Breitling, 20 How. 252; Goodman v. Simonds, 20 How. 359.


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Gregory Mankiw plays a small but important role in the political ecology: an accomplished Harvard professor who validates Republican economic policies. It's almost impossible to find empirical support for debt-financed tax cuts, but when George W. Bush proposed them, Mankiw and his Harvard pedigree were there to reassure that they were "fiscally responsible" and would surely lead to higher growth. The failure of these reassurances to come true has not prompted Mankiw to reassess his thinking. That's because the fundamental basis for his beliefs about such matters has nothing to do with economics. Mankiw believes rich people deserve to keep their money, regardless of economic consequences.
Now, many conservatives share this belief, but since it is unpopular, they instead argue that higher taxes on the rich hurt the non-rich. Mankiw, to his enormous credit, does not conceal his agenda. He lays his agenda on the table in the form of a paper, "Defending the One Percent," explicating his beliefs. In so doing, Mankiw — perhaps admirably, or at least bravely — ventures completely outside his area of expertise, economics, into moral philosophy. The result is — well, there's no other way to put it. It's an embarrassing piece of ignorant tripe.
Mankiw's essay is a sprawling mess, but it hinges on a few key premises. One is that market wealth reflects a person's productivity. Higher taxes on the rich, he writes, would take from "the most productive members" of society and give to "society's less productive citizens," and he uses "productive" and rich" as synonyms throughout. Mankiw considers the possibility that CEO compensation, which has exploded, does not perfectly reflect their economic contribution, rejects that possibility, and then pronounces himself satisfied.
But there are lots and lots of ways that a person's income does not measure his contribution to society. Many of us see them every day. We all know people in our field who earn too much, or too little, because of social connections, or race, or gender, or luck, or willingness to cut ethical corners of one variety or another. Or a doctor who labors tirelessly in a free medical clinic while earning far less than one who sees only patients with good insurance. Or Paris Hilton.
Many of us would reject the assumption that Paris Hilton's contribution to society is hundreds of times greater than that of a police officer or schoolteacher. Hilton, of course, is a complicated financial case. She inherited a fortune but also earns $25,000 to $100,000 a pop to show up at a party or a nightclub. Hilton "earns" that for her skills as a young, blonde, anorexic-looking woman with low self-awareness or conventional self-respect. But her status as an heiress itself gave her earning potential unavailable to many other young, blonde, anorexic-looking women lacking self-esteem who would like to be paid a year's salary to drink some booze.
Mankiw argues around this by asserting that Americans enjoy equality, or near-equality, of opportunity. Yes, he concedes, the children of the rich tend to stay rich, but this is because they have inherited better intelligence and work ethic:
We are not far from a plausible definition of equality of opportunity—that is, being raised by the right family does give a person a leg up in life, but family environment accounts for only a small percentage of the variation in economic outcomes compared with genetic inheritance and environmental factors unrelated to family.
According to Mankiw's story, smart, hardworking parents give birth to smart, hardworking children, who replicate their place at the top of the social hierarchy. He proceeds to argue, "The educational and career opportunities available to children of the top 1 percent are, I believe, not very different from those available to the middle class." Now, one relevant fact here is that the gap between what affluent and non-affluent families spend on child enrichment – books, high-quality pre-school, other kinds of education – has widened into a chasm over the last four decades. Mankiw would have to reply that this spending to give the children of the rich is wasted, though I'd be interested to hear him explain why this particular market is such a failure.
In any case, this is Mankiw's satisfied gloss of inquality. The children of the rich are using their superior innate intelligence and drive to succeed to climb the academic ladder and move on to riches, while the dimmer and lazier children of the working classes sink into their natural place.
If that were true, the advantages of the rich would manifest themselves largely through college attainment – rich kids would stay rich by performing better in school than poor kids. But, if Mankiw were right about equality of opportunity, the small number of talented and hardworking plebes who do manage to get to college would attain some rough parity with the children of the rich. Indeed, given the widespread social and financial barriers standing between the poor and college attainment, we might expect that a poor child who graduates from college would be unusually bright and hardworking and thus more likely to prosper than the average child of a rich person.
But that is not even close to what happens:
The implications of the chart above are impossible to square with Mankiw's story. A child born into the bottom fifth who overcomes the odds and manages to graduate from college has only a 10 percent chance of making it to the top quintile, whereas a child born into the top quintile who graduates college has a better-than-even chance of making it there. What's more, even a child born into the top quintile who does not graduate from college is two and a half times more likely to reside in the richest quintile than a child from the bottom who does graduate from college. The advantages of birth overwhelm the advantages of educational success. (Even if we did live in a perfect or near-perfect meritocracy, the case for giving people absolute right to their winnings in the genetic lottery would be extremely shaky, but Mankiw displays no awareness of this familiar problem.)
The liberal argument for redistribution is pretty simple and obvious. Market incomes are a useful but imperfect measure of social or economic value. Within reasonable boundaries (boundaries we aren't currently approaching), the government has a social right to redistribute from the rich to the poor. Since doing so can increase net happiness — an extra dollar means more to a hungry family than to a millionaire — it ought to. In the current atmosphere of rampant income inequality, the government should do more than it currently does in this department.
Mankiw seems to go out of his way to avoid engaging this argument. He wends through some stoned-frosh-dorm-room-caliber philosophical arguments against the absolutist version of utilitarianism, concluding that we should reject even moderate utilitarian principles. ("If utilitarianism takes policy in directions that most people don't like, then perhaps it is not a sound foundation for thinking about redistribution and public policy.") I have found that dorm-room frosh have to be very stoned to find this mode of argument persuasive.
Mankiw then pulls an even weirder argumentative trick. He says, sure, you could argue that the rich "don't get much value from their last few dollars of consumption. So we should take some of their income away and give it to less productive members of society."
That sounds sensible! I'd love to hear his reply. Alas, Mankiw argues, the left doesn't make that argument, so he won't bother explaining why it's flawed:
Surely, that phrasing of the argument would not animate the Occupy crowd! So let's consider the case that the left makes in favor of greater income redistribution.
If true, this justification would be ridiculous. There's no "magic word" principle in argumentation. You can't ignore a strong argument for the opposing position just because the activists on the other side don't make it.
In any case, what "the Occupy crowd" says — and there were a lot of them, saying lots of different things — the main opponent for Mankiw's position, and which appears elsewhere in his essay, is the Democratic Party. And President Obama has made the argument about diminishing marginal utility all the time:
"When Americans talk about folks like me paying my fair share of taxes, it's not because they envy the rich. It's because they understand that when I get tax breaks I don't need and the country can't afford, it either adds to the deficit, or somebody else has to make up the difference — like a senior on a fixed income; or a student trying to get through school; or a family trying to make ends meet. That's not right."
Mankiw asserts that his premise, that the rich deserve all they have and are entitled not to pay higher tax rates simply for the social good, "is more consistent with our innate moral intuitions." If that's the case, why was Obama so persistent about arguing for higher taxes on the rich, and Mitt Romney — the candidate Mankiw advised — so eager to avoid admitting he wanted lower taxes for the rich? And since Mankiw's "innate moral intuitions" rest upon a series of shaky factual suppositions, perhaps he should consider the possibility that they are less a rational argument than a rationalization.


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When Angel Dillard was arrested for sending threatening letters to Dr. Mila Means, her original defense was that it wasn't a "true threat." She wasn't really going to put a bomb under the doctor's car, her lawyer argued, so it shouldn't count.
But now Dillard is taking a new approach. She is counter-suing and now claims God was speaking to her.
Dillard responded with a lawsuit saying the government's suit violates her freedom of speech and religion. Government lawyers have criticized her arguments and asked the court to dismiss her counterclaim. Her attorney asked the court Friday allow her to amend her lawsuit to address "any pleading defects" and support its allegations.
"Angel Dillard believed she was inspired by God to send a letter to Dr. Means in an attempt to convince her not to pursue her plan to abort babies in Wichita," attorney Donald McKinney said. "Angel Dillard wrote the letter quickly, in a matter of minutes, and believed that her message was divinely inspired."
It's the next logical step in her argument that the letter was covered under free speech and freedom of religion, a defense that has already managed to make headway with state judges.
If all it takes to defend threats is to say God told you to do it, we're likely to see clinic violence increase even more.


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Owning a car can be a dream or a nightmare depending on how well you take care of your vehicle, says the non-profit Car Care Council. The following are six things that many motorists do that can harm their car and their wallet.
- Ignoring the check engine light. Ignoring an illuminated check engine light can result in serious engine trouble and costly repairs. At the very least, this warning light could alert you to an engine problem that is negatively impacting fuel economy.
- Failing to change fluids and filters. Many fluids are required for the operation and protection of vehicle systems and components. Checking fluid levels regularly, along with the filters, helps ensure that your vehicle runs dependably and extends vehicle life.
- Neglecting your tires. Your vehicle's tires should be checked frequently for inflation and tread depth. Underinflated tires can wear out more quickly, needing to be replaced sooner, and can negatively impact safety, gas mileage and performance.
- Not following a service schedule. Because many car parts and components wear out or become damaged over time, vehicles need to be routinely serviced in order to perform optimally. Routine inspections and timely repairs will help keep your car running efficiently and will help you avoid more expensive repairs down the road.
- Keeping a dirty car. Allowing your car to go too long without a wash leads to buildup of damaging chemicals and dirt, increases the potential for rust from road salt and interferes with proper visibility needed for safe driving.
- Being a severe driver. Whether it's stop-and-go traffic, extreme weather, rough roads or heavy loads, it can sometimes be difficult to limit severe driving conditions. However, you can drive smart and improve fuel economy by observing the speed limit; avoiding aggressive driving, including quick starts and stops; not hauling unnecessary items; and keeping your vehicle properly tuned.
"Because auto care isn't always a top priority for car owners, they might not realize they are doing things that adversely affect the performance, safety and value of their car," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "Routine maintenance can go a long way toward saving money, avoiding headaches and protecting your vehicle investment."
The Car Care Council is the source of information for the "Be Car Care Aware" consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council's online media room at http://media.carcare.org. To order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit the council's consumer education website at www.carcare.org.
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We've run congressional overview pieces on Illinois' 10th District, 11th District and 14th District races. Tomorrow we'll have overviews in our Chicagoland Extra print sections on the 6th District, 8th District and 13th District contests.
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This family-run shop began life in the old Fish Market (Smithfield). Run today by the second generation of the Fitzsimons family - Linda, Philip, John and Jennie - "Seasonal fish from the cleanest waters" is the promise, with all fish fully traceable.
The shop offers a wide range of fresh whitefish and shellfish, with live lobster, crab and oysters available from a tank in-store. Friendly staff are happy to help customers with preparation, advice and recipes, and the emphasis on customer service extends to an informative website, where recipes include children's fish fingers and there's a downloadable pdf of 'fish facts' giving the nutritional details of a range of popular fish.
Daily special offers are understandably popular as they give great value, and there's a range of homemade ready meals, including fish cakes, chowders and fish pies. Marinated fish and prepared vegetables are also offered, for almost-instant fresh meals.


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Apple Remote Desktop isn't a bad program. It's a bit overdue for an update, has some issues, but is an otherwise solid program. The big downside to ARD is the price, however.
I'm trying to find an option for teachers in primary/elementary classrooms to have all the computers in their class up on the projector (which you can do with remote desktop) but I don't want to pay the US$499 unlimited seat option (education pricing is a bit cheaper, but still too much). I'm aware you can VNC using the Finder in Snowleopard, but I'm hoping for a tidy program that can simultaneously show (view) several macs. VNC Control would be nice, but isn't necessary. Ideally (almost essential) it will use the existing screen sharing engine in Sharing.preferences.
Update It's important that the product can show more than one screen at the same time. Logmein free is a great product but doesn't do this.


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By Leslie Bentz and Tina Burnside
(CNN) — A German tourist was in critical condition after a shark severed her right arm while she snorkeled in Hawaii on Wednesday, authorities said.
The approximately 20-year-old woman, who was unconscious when first responders arrived, was taken to Maui Medical Center for treatment, according Lee Mainaga with the Maui Fire Department.
The attack took place about 50 yards offshore at White Rock beach in Maui. The beach has been closed one mile on either side of where the attack happened.
Officials will assess on Thursday morning whether the beach can be reopened.
This shark attack is the fourth in Maui this year, with two happening on the same day in February, and the other in late July.
While shark attacks have been on the uptick in recent years, according to the University of Florida, the fatality rate in the United States is just 2%.
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Van Halen's Eruption. Or, more accurately, Eddie Van Halen's Eruption. Barring a short blast of an intro from Alex Van Halen on drums and Michael Anthony on bass, this appropriately named, razzle-dazzle guitar showcase was Eddie's baby all the way.
As let-me-entertain-you star-turns go, Eruption had it all: inventiveness, passion, joy and a whole lot of daring-do. Oh, and that tapping thing, too. Though Eddie has always owned up to the fact that he didn't invent the technique per se, he brought it to the attention of rock's mainstream in a way that was seen as revolutionary. A sonic Shot Heard Round The World.
Thirty-three years after it first appeared on Van Halen's 1978 debut album, it's still turning heads, dropping jaws and causing carpel tunnel syndrome in millions of guitarists who routinely attempt to divine the mystery of its alluring power. Admit it: you've probably tried it yourself.
Yes, you have. We have proof. We've picked a truckload of videos - some are great, others are...well, you'll see - in which amateur guitarists (a fair amount of kids at school talent shows...what's up with that?) go Eruption-crazy. We've got 33 of them, in fact, one for every year Eruption has been driving music store employees the world over insane.
First, here's Eddie himself in a blazing live version, 1994.
Guitarwannabee goes for it, although he does say it's "take two."
Eric rocks out at his school talent show. And yes, he does need that whammy bar.
Ben, the "guitar kid" plays the "baddest" cover ever...EVER!
An 11-year-old shredder puts his own unique spin on Eruption. Did we mention he's only 11?
GuitarHero1961, who calls himself an "old guy," lays it all out.
Tim knows the only way to impress co-workers is by whipping out a lame version of Eruption (he said it, we didn't). He made it extra loud, too, for the guy in the next cubicle.
This "insane" 11-year-old kills on his SG. SGs are big with the young 'uns.
A little Eruption at school always draws a crowd. (Is it just us, or does theevdisciple look a tad old to be a student? Just asking.)
The Cellonator knows Eddie wasn't writing for guitarists alone.
Who says only boys can be guitar heroes? Danna shows everybody how it's done. (Some debate whether she's really playing or not. What say you?)
Twelve-year-old Taylor knocks out Eruption as well as The Kinks' You Really Got Me.
Taylor scores again, this time by playing Eruption backwards. We've never tried this, so we'll take her word for its accuracy. In any event, she got mom to stop ironing.
Mike Miller's instructional video that some call a by-the-numbers yank-fest. You decide.
Eruption on acoustic? Rick's younger brother, on leave from the army, proves you don't need electricity to create sparks.
There's a bit of Twilight Zone in this acoustic rendition...
The unknown guitarist, neo4311, has his A game on for this acoustic workout.
Eruption on piano? Believe it.
Ahhh, the tinkling of the eighty-eights!
Apparently, lots of folks dig EVH sans guitar
Even five-string bassists can get in on the action.
Another five-stringer taps away.
"Many people" have requested this one. Hey, 56,000 ain't bad.
You friend throws down a challenge? Three days of practice is enough.
School talent shows = Eruption.
Geez, do kids do any studying at school anymore?
Your band split? Steackmike has an answer for that.
Eddie covered on an Ibanez Steve Vai Jem7? And what wrong with that?
The school talent shows are alive with the sound of Eruption. These guys kick the Jonas Brothers' butts!
Tyler's got a striped guitar and he's gonna use it!
All comments welcome.
He asks you to be kind, so please...be kind!
Frank's a shred king. He offers lessons, too.
Last but not least...Ukulele Eruption!!


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The way Democratic leaders tell it, their party's current "enthusiasm gap" comes from rank-and-file voters who are irrational and pessimistic complainers.
"Democrats, just congenitally, tend to (see) the glass as half empty," President Obama said last month during a $30,000-a-plate fundraiser at the Connecticut home of a donor named (no joke) Rich Richman. Days later, Vice President Biden told a separate audience of donors that voters need "to stop whining." Apparently, the two believe that a mix of Marie Antoinette's "let them eat cake" motto and Phil Gramm's "nation of whiners" mantra will excite the Democratic base.
Who knows? Maybe it'll work. But probably not. The sight of Washington politicians attending fat-cat fundraisers while berating a recession-hammered nation is not exactly inspiring. It's more like a recipe for electoral backlash.
That said, this campaign season is defined neither by unreasonable petulance, as the White House asserts, nor by justifiable rage against the plutocratic machine. Instead, the moment is all about the more muted despondence expressed by that recent CNBC town hall speakerthe one who told the president that voters are "exhausted" and "deeply disappointed" in his administration.
The desperation is understandable. The Iraq War continues, and the Afghanistan War is intensifying. The Wall Street "reform" bill has been exposed as a sham, with the Associated Press reporting that banks are already planning to exploit the new rules for even more profits. Meanwhile, Obama aides admit that the new health care legislation coddles the industries it purports to regulate.
"During the campaign we fought against insurance companies," White House adviser David Axelrod said about the Obama-crafted bill. "(But) after the deals with insurance companies, the deals with Pharmaall these people are supposedly our friends."
As Axelrod's comment implies, this is not "real change" or "yes we can"it's the demoralizing status quo of "no we won't." And few disappointments better underscore that reality than the recent non-debate over the Bush tax cuts.
Since those tax reductions were enacted, Democrats haverightlycriticized them as ineffective economic policy that unduly expands the national debt. The data support the allegations: The Bush tax-cut years were "one of the weakest eight-year spans for the U.S. economy in decades," according to The Washington Post, and the tax cuts are the single largest factor in the deficit, according to the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Americans understand these facts, as evidenced by polls showing majority support for eliminating the specific tax cuts that benefit the wealthy. In fact, when considering both public opinion and Democrats' previous criticism of Bush's tax policy, it's clear that opposition to the Bush tax cuts was a primary reason voters elected Democrats in the first place.
And yet, this week, the White House and Democratic congressional leaders announced they are postponing any legislation that might permanently modify the Bush tax cuts.
That's right, we're not talking about Democrats deliberately letting all the cuts expireDemocratic lawmakers say they will extend the cuts for the middle class. The issue is whether they will simultaneously deliver on promises to terminate the tax cuts that apply to income above $200,000. On that pledge, the party is now blocking a vote.
No doubt, Democratic politicians would have us believe that Republican obstructionism makes a vote pointless and that those saying otherwise are back to "glass half empty" whining. This, of course, has been the same excuse on nearly every issue.
But who are the self-defeating whiners herepoliticians who don't even attempt to fulfill their own promises, or voters who expect those politicians to at least make a minimal effort? The honest answer to that question shows who is really responsible for the enthusiasm gap.
David Sirota is the author of the best-selling books "Hostile Takeover" and "The Uprising." He hosts the morning show on AM760 in Colorado and blogs at OpenLeft.com. E-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him on Twitter @davidsirota.


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Earth will become home to 7 billion people later this year, and most of the planet's growth will affect the developing countries the most, straining those regions' limited resources, a Harvard University professor said Thursday.
The world's growth has been dramatic: It was just in 1999 that the global population reached 6 billion. United Nations projections call for the population to reach 10.1 billion in 2100, according to David Bloom, a professor of economics and demography at the Harvard School of Public Health, in an article published in the July 29 issue of Science.
By 2050, about 2.3 billion more people will be added, nearly as many as the total living on the globe as recently as 1950, Bloom said. Humanity grew slowly through most of history, taking until 1800 for the population to hit 1 billion.
In the past half-century, the population grew from 3 billion to about 7 billion.
Forecasts call for the world's "demographic center of gravity" to shift from more-developed to less-developed regions, Bloom wrote in his article, according to a Harvard news release.
This means the developing world will face hardships in providing food, water, housing and energy to their growing populations, with repercussions for health, security and economic growth.
"The demographic picture is indeed complex, and poses some formidable challenges," Bloom said.
Earth at night from space / NASA
"Those challenges are not insurmountable, but we cannot deal with them by sticking our heads in the sand. We have to tackle some tough issues ranging from the unmet need for contraception among hundreds of millions of women and the huge knowledge-action gaps we see in the area of child survival, to the reform of retirement policy and the development of global immigration policy. It's just plain irresponsible to sit by idly while humankind experiences full force the perils of demographic change," Bloom said.
In the next 40 years, virtually all (97%) of the world's 2.3 billion projected increase will be in the underdeveloped regions, with nearly half (49%) in Africa.
Meanwhile, the populations of more developed countries will remain flat. As those peoples age, however, there will be fewer working-age adults to support retirees living on social pensions, Bloom said.
"Although the issues immediately confronting developing countries are different from those facing the rich countries, in a globalized world demographic challenges anywhere are demographic challenges everywhere," Bloom wrote.
In 2011, about 135 million people will be born and 57 million will die — a net increase of 78 million.
But uncertainly exists about the global projections, Bloom wrote. Depending on whether the number of births per woman continues to decline, population predictions for 2050 span from 8.1 billion to 10.6 billion, and the 2100 projections vary from 6.2 billion to 15.8 billion, Bloom said.
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At six months in to cycle touring we've had some experience using our equipment. Months ago we posted a three part series on how we were going to handle water storage and transportation while travelling. Here's a quick shakedown on how our choices have fared so far:
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Developing countries that have taken decisions to start nuclear power in recent years are continuing with their plans. At a workshop in Vienna this week, they are sharing information on their experiences starting nuclear power programmes and incorporating the lessons learned from the accident in Japan in the planning process.
After the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan in March last year, interest declined in some countries that had been considering nuclear power. Others are taking a "wait and see" approach. But around thirty countries continue to consider nuclear power as a serious option in their energy mix because of their concerns about growing energy demands, dependence on fossil fuels, climate change and energy security.
"I believe that all Member States should have access to nuclear power if they wish to add it to their energy mix," IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said. "While it is up to each country to decide whether they wish to opt for nuclear power, the IAEA has a key role to play in ensuring that the development of nuclear power programmes takes place in a safe, efficient, responsible and sustainable manner."
Some countries have taken concrete steps toward their first NPPs in the past year. For example, Belarus reported that it signed an agreement with Russia for its first NPP in October. Bangladesh and Vietnam have also signed Intergovernmental Agreements with Russia regarding nuclear power.
Though nuclear power's overall safety record is strong, the accident in Japan offers several lessons for countries introducing nuclear power, notably the importance of designing a power plant to withstand the most extreme hazards foreseeable at the plant's site and ensuring sufficient emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The IAEA is implementing a Nuclear Safety Action Plan which identifies 12 actions to improve global nuclear safety after Fukushima, including specific actions for countries starting nuclear power programmes.
"Safety must also be the watch word for Member States considering the introduction of nuclear power," IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano stressed.
As part of the Action Plan, Member States are encouraged to develop an appropriate infrastructure to support the nuclear power programme. The IAEA issued a document on Milestones in the Introduction of a National Nuclear Power Programme in 2008 to guide Member States. The IAEA Milestones Approach assists nuclear newcomers with guideposts to mark progress during planning stages, to demonstrate to national and international stakeholders their commitment to nuclear safety and control of nuclear materials. The IAEA also provides standards, guidance, reviews and assessments, missions, and specific assistance as additional support for newcomer countries.
Building a new nuclear power infrastructure is a major undertaking that requires careful planning, preparation and a significant investment in time and resources. The infrastructure to support the successful introduction of nuclear power covers a wide range of issues, from the physical facilities for the delivery of electricity, the site and supporting facilities for handling radioactive waste, to the legal and regulatory framework to the human and financial resources necessary to implement the required activities. It entails attention to many complex and interrelated issues over a long duration - and a commitment of at least 100 years.
The IAEA supports new nuclear power programmes with international standards and guidance, peer review and advisory services, capacity building and training, and forums where experts can network and share their experiences.
The 6th Workshop on Topical Issues on Infrastructure Development, from 24-27 January 2011, is one such forum, providing a platform for the exchange of information in developing nuclear infrastructure between nuclear newcomer countries and recognized experts in the field.


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% process_wormbase.pl ./WS61 > wormbase.gff
This script massages the Wormbase GFF files located at ftp://www.wormbase.org/pub/wormbase/GENE_DUMPS into a version of the GFF format suitable for display by the generic genome browser. It mainly adds comments to the annotations and designates certain well-spaced genetic loci as framework landmarks.This script requires the AcePerl distribution, which is available on CPAN (look for the ``Ace'' module).
To use this script, get the WormBase GFF files from the FTP site listed above and place them in a directory. It might be a good idea to name the directory after the current release, such as WS61. You do not need to uncompress the files.
Then give that directory as the argument to this script and capture the script's output to a file:
% process_wormbase.pl ./WS61 > wormbase.gff
It may take a while before you see output from this script, since it must first fetch gene and protein database from the remote AceDB running at www.wormbase.org. The wormbase.gff file can then be loaded into a Bio::DB::GFF database using the following command:
% bulk_load_gff.pl -d <databasename> wormbase.gff
Lincoln Stein <[email protected]>Copyright (c) 2002 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as Perl itself. See DISCLAIMER.txt for disclaimers of warranty.


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8)Are there any places that you can become weightless other than space?
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- 12 (4-ounce) halibut fillets, skinned
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 7 ounces pecans
- 1 3/4 cups plain breadcrumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F .
- Combine flour, salt and pepper in mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and mustard.
- Using the Magic Bullet, finely chop pecans in small bullet cup.
- In third bowl, combine chopped pecans and breadcrumbs.
- Set the 3 bowls in a row, with baking pan at end for placing fillets. First dredge each fillet in flour, shaking excess back into bowl. Then dip fillet in egg mixture to coat, and place in pecan mixture. Press lightly to coat both sides of fillet with nuts and place fillet on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining fillets. (Fillets can be refrigerated up to 2 hours before sautéeing.)
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saute pan over medium heat. Add as many fillets as will comfortably fit in pan. Cook about 3 minutes per side, or until light brown. (Fillets can be drained on paper towels and refrigerated up to 6 hours before baking.)
- Arrange sautéed fillets on baking sheets and bake 10 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Serve with Dijon Cream Sauce.
Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Helpful Hint: To make chopping nuts easier, add a little sugar to bullet cup. Pulse to keep from grinding nuts too finely.


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American Journal of Human Genetics: Native Americans Ancestry Altaians
A study released recently by the American Journal of Human Genetics provides evidence that Native Americans share ancestry with indigenous Altaians. Indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.Com.
Indigenous Altaians And Native Americans Share Ancestry
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A study released recently by the American Journal of Human Genetics provides evidence that Native Americans share ancestry with indigenous Altaians. The Altai region is at the intersection of what is now Russia, Mongolia, China, and Kazakhstan. One of the researchers on this study, Theodore Schurr, says the area is important because "it's a place that people have been coming and going for thousands and thousands of years." The study says that sometime 20,000 to 25,000 years ago, prehistoric humans from the Altai region brought their Asian lineages up into Siberia and eventually crossed the Bering land mass into the Americas. Theories regarding the Bering Strait have been hotly debated though, as discussed in Bering Strait Into Controversy. Schurr, an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania, said in a press release that the goal "in working in this area was to better define what those founding lineages or sister lineages are to Native American populations."
The research estimates that southern Altaian lineage diverged from Native American lineage 13,000 to 14,000 years ago, which coincides with people moving from Siberia into the Americas 15,000 to 20,000 years ago. Schurr and his team plan to try to find links between genetic variations and adaptive physiological responses, which could inform research into experimental medicines. Schurr said Siberians and Native American populations both "seem to be susceptible to Westernization of diet and moving away from traditional diets, but their responses in terms of blood pressure and fat metabolism and so forth actually differ."


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Federal Judge in Texas Rules in Favor of Women's Health
For Immediate Release: Jan. 30, 2014
Court Halts Exclusion of Planned Parenthood from Women's Health Program, Protecting Access to Preventive Care for Tens of Thousands of Women
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Austin, TX — Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas applaud a federal court's ruling today to halt the state from implementing a rule that would have excluded Planned Parenthood from the Women's Health Program. Planned Parenthood and its supporters call on Governor Perry and the state to continue this lifesaving program.
"Tens of thousands of Texan women enrolled in the Women's Health Program rely on Planned Parenthood for lifesaving cancer screenings, annual exams, and access to birth control. For many women, we are the only doctor's visit they will have this year," said Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. "This ruling affirms what women have known all along: politics simply doesn't have a place in women's health."
On April 11, Texas Planned Parenthood family planning providers who do not perform abortions filed suit against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in federal court in order to protect Texan women's access to basic, preventive health services. In his ruling today, Judge Lee Yeakel agreed with the Planned Parenthood family planning providers that the new rule is likely unconstitutional because it bars them from participating in the Women's Health Program based on their affiliation with legally and financially separate entities that engage in constitutionally protected conduct related to abortion.
Shockingly, Texas officials have suggested that they would rather end the entire Women's Health Program, eliminating basic, preventive health care for more than 100,000 low-income women, than have Planned Parenthood continue to participate in the program. Texan women remember that last year, Governor Perry eliminated two-thirds of the budget for women's preventive health care. As a result, more than 160,000 low-income women have been left without access to lifesaving cancer screenings, birth control, testing and treatment for STDs and other health exams this year.
"We call on Governor Perry and the state to put Texan women first and set aside any vendetta they may have against Planned Parenthood," said Patricio Gonzales, CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County. "No woman should ever have to fear being cut off from her doctor's care because of shortsighted political games."
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Texas are being represented by attorneys from the Texas firm Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, and are joined by Planned Parenthood Federation of America attorneys in the suit.
"Legal action is always a last resort, but the state and Governor Perry's actions gave us no other option," said Gonzales. "The health and well-being of our patients is our number-one priority. We hope that this decision will allow us to continue our lifesaving work of providing high-quality health care and cancer screenings to some of Texas' most vulnerable women."
Planned Parenthood's complaint is available online here.
A copy of the order granting preliminary injunction is available here.
Background Facts:
FACT: Currently more than one-quarter of Texan women are uninsured, and women in Texas have the third-highest rate of cervical cancer in the U.S.
FACT: Planned Parenthood is the single largest provider of care within the Women's Health Program and consistently delivers high-quality care to low-income women. In fact, over 40 percent of the women who receive services through WHP chose to rely on a Planned Parenthood health center.
FACT: Women's Health Program funds are prohibited by law from paying for abortions.
FACT: The Planned Parenthood health centers involved in the suit provide preventive health care, including lifesaving cancer screenings, birth control, testing and treatment for STDs, breast health services, Pap tests, and sexual health education and information.
FACT: Planned Parenthood health centers that participate in the Women's Health Program are legally and financially separate from Planned Parenthood health centers that provide safe and legal abortions.
FACT: The Texas rule to exclude Planned Parenthood from WHP comes after budget cuts passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Perry last year have dramatically reduced the state's family planning program by more than two-thirds. These cuts are projected to take health care away from 160,000 women per year.
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This week's edition of The Extra Point Poll presented by XFINITY is here. But before we delve into this week's poll participants, here are the top Twitter stories leading in to the games on Sunday.
The #Bears and #49ers square off on #MNF on @espn. The Bears will try to move forward w/o Jay Cutler while Alex Smith is back for the Niners.
This @steelers and @ravens game, missing Ray Lewis & Big Ben, but this rivalry is still one of the best in the NFL.
The Colts-NE rivalry is back with Luck vs. Brady. The present vs. the future in Foxborough and surprising playoff implications at stake.
#Manning and the @Denver_Broncos try to pull away in the AFC West against the Chargers as #Manning makes his MVP and comeback player of the year case.
In Week 10, Reggie Bush and Ray Rice did not light up the scoreboard, but one of them managed to come out on top in the Extra Point Poll. Bush carried the ball just 4 times for 21 yards in the Dolphins 37-3 loss to the Titans. Rice squeaked out the victory accumulating 35 yards on 13 carries and did score a touchdown in the Ravens 55-20 win over the Raiders.
In this week's edition of the Extra Point Poll presented by XFINITY , we focus on two quarterbacks facing off in a NFC North battle in the Motor City: Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford. Rodgers, coming off his bye week, is looking more and more like the guy who won the MVP in 2011. Through eight games, he has thrown for just under 2,400 yards and 25 touchdown passes. Facing him this week is Matthew Stafford who has showcased his big arm through throwing for 2,700 yards this season. However, fantasy owners would like to see more as Stafford has thrown for only 11 touchdowns.
So, which quarterback will have the most passing yards in Week 11: Aaron Rodgers or Matthew Stafford? Vote now!
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Seeing Stars: Where the Stars Shop
It's hard to imagine any one shop attracting more Big Name celebrities than Fred Segal. After 40 years on west Melrose, this collection of ultra-hip boutiques is a common destination for the likes of Reportedly, Matt Damon, Sandra Bullock, David Schwimmer and Lara Flynn Boyle were all spotted here on the same day. (But not together.) According to gossip reports, over the years, there have been some interesting moments here:
Near the center of the Fred Segal complex, you'll find a small cafe named Mauro's, serving Italian cuisine, At lunch time, it's one of the best places to spot stars (such as Lindsay Lohan) on Melrose (although it can be hard to get a table when its crowded). Ever wonder where the producers buy many of the stars' outfits for trendy TV shows? You guessed it. Fred Segal. Jennifer Garner, Kate Hudson, Reese Witherspoon, Heather Locklear, Katie Holmes, Daryl Hannah, Kelly Osbourne, Edward Furlong, Rose McGowan, Sally Kellerman and the X-Men's 'Jean Grey', Famke Janssen... are just a few of the others spotted there. And if that's not enough, there's another branch. There's a second Fred Segal complex in Santa Monica, just a block east of the Third Street Promenade, at Broadway and 5th. And while it's not quite as hip as the Melrose outlet, according to insiders, stars who have been spotted there include Jennifer Aniston, Jamie Lee Curtis and Angelica Huston (all on one day), as well as Brad Pitt, Meg Ryan, Jodie Foster, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Reese, Julia Roberts, Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee... especially in the early afternoon Fred Segal is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Getting there: You'll find the original branch of Fred Segal on Melrose Avenue, at the southwest corner of Melrose and Crescent Heights Blvd., four blocks west of Fairfax. From the Beverly Center mall, go three blocks north on La Cienega to Melrose, turn right (east) on Melrose, and go about nine blocks east to Crescent Heights. Fred Segal will be on your right (south) side.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Biscotti with White Chocolate Dipping Sauce
Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle Tart with Cinnamon Peanut Crust
A hot new dessert trend is here — cookies are getting a makeover. As identified in the McCormick Flavor Forecast 2015, favorite cookie flavors — like snickerdoodles and gingersnaps — are being reimagined in new decadent desserts. From peanut butter mousse tarts to chocolate chip biscotti with a creamy dipping sauce, these desserts redefine "milk and cookies."
"Here in the kitchens, we looked at the distinctive flavors of popular cookies for inspiration," said Mary Beth Harrington of the McCormick Kitchens. "Cinnamon sugar is the signature flavor in snickerdoodles, so we reimagined that cinnamon sweetness into a peanut butter mousse and peanut crust, resulting in a delicious tart."
For more twists on classic cookie flavors, check out www.McCormick.com.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Biscotti with White Chocolate Dipping Sauce
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Extra Rich Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup miniature chocolate chips
White Chocolate Dipping Sauce:
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 8 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur
- 2 teaspoons McCormick Extra Rich Pure Vanilla Extract
- For the biscotti, mix flour, sugar, dry milk, baking powder and salt in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Mix eggs and vanilla in medium bowl until well blended. Gradually add to flour mixture, beating on low speed until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 12-inch long log. Transfer logs to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Flatten logs to 1-inch thickness.
- Bake in preheated 350°F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly risen and firm to touch. Cool logs on wire rack 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Transfer to cutting board. Using a sharp serrated knife, cut logs diagonally into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place slices, cut sides down, in single layer on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
- Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning biscotti over halfway through cook time. Transfer biscotti to wire racks; cool completely.
- For the dipping sauce, place all ingredients in medium saucepan on medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes or until heated through, stirring constantly. Serve with biscotti.
16 servings (2 cookies and 2 1/2 tablespoons sauce each)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle Tart with Cinnamon Peanut Crust
- 1 1/2 cups lightly salted roasted peanuts, lightly crushed
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon, divided
- 3 tablespoons chocolate milk
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Mix peanuts, sugar, butter and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon in medium bowl. Remove 1/4 cup and spread on small baking sheet. Divide remaining peanut mixture among 4 (4-inch) tart pans with removable bottoms. Press firmly onto bottom and up sides of each tart pan.
- Bake tart crusts and peanut crumble mixture together in preheated 350°F oven 8 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
- Meanwhile, microwave chocolate milk in medium microwavable bowl on high 45 seconds.
- Add chocolate; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside.
- Beat peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add heavy cream; beat until soft peaks form. Spread in prepared tart crusts. Spread chocolate mixture over top.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until ready to serve. Cut each tart in half. Sprinkle with toasted peanut crumble. Serve immediately.
- Note: To crush peanuts, place peanuts in large resealable plastic bag. Pound with a rolling pin, mallet or heavy skillet until lightly crushed.
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Steve Aoki Fitness
Party Hard, Train Harder: Steve Aoki On His Clean DJ Lifestyle
When people want to get clubbers pumped up, they play Steve Aoki. The DJ is the prolific hit-maker of hi-tempo, drop-heavy EDM that, in short, makes people lose their shit. So it's surprising to learn that, far from popping molly in the club or even knocking back a few Jägerbombs with the rest of the crowd, Aoki is teetotal.
But that doesn't make his attitude – or his music – any less breakneck. "At the end of the day, life is energy right?" Aoki tells us. "When you become lethargic you fall into a stagnant place and it's no fun. Even the idea makes me sad." This tireless philosophy also explains Aoki's commitment to fitness – the DJ is a CrossFit fanatic, runs an 'Aoki Bootcamp' for his friends, and even requests raw broccoli on his rider.
And, in line with the current generation's preoccupation with gym-going, fitness trackers and health apps, Aoki says that more and more DJs are spurning drugs and wild behaviour for a cleaner lifestyle. "There's always going to be hard partying," he admits. "You can't take that away from nightlife culture and music, it exists hand in hand. But I do agree that there is a surge of artists [becoming more health-conscious]."
We wanted a peek into the mysterious world of clean living, super successful DJs, so we asked Steve to give us the lowdown on his own diet and training regime.
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"I didn't really get into drugs but I did use to drink heavy, party and have fun. But in 2009 I made a conscious decision to not be part of it any more, because it's easier for me to say "I don't drink" than "I'm not drinking tonight". Back then I was doing 300 shows a year – if you're drinking 300 nights a year, you're pretty much an alcoholic! I don't think there's anything wrong with having a big night, it's just being responsible."
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"I like those high intensity, interval training sessions. It's perfect for someone in my world because I don't really get a chance to build a routine based on sleeping or waking up at a certain time. When I'm touring, it's really easy for me to land in a random city, jump into a CrossFit gym, power through a 20-30 minute exercise and feel accomplished for the day."
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"You should see my rider, it's all healthy. Instead of Oreos and chips, I'd rather surround myself with vegetables and green juices and protein powders. Because if you're going to grab whatever's in front of you, you want it to be healthy. When I'm super hungry and I want to have some really heavy food, the first thing I'll do is eat something that I know is better for my body, and try to eat as much of that [as possible]. Then my craving for something really bad changes because I've already fulfilled my appetite."
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"There's a really great supplement I was taking called Celergen for cellular health – I got Diplo on that too. It's quite expensive but I like anything with the word 'cell' in it. That's what we're made of, and if you can feed your cells the right stuff to make them robust and strong then you'll live a longer and happier life."
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"I created a challenge system called 'Aoki Bootcamp' where we place bets on pushing ourselves to a certain limit, with all the money going to charity. Everyone has their own bar – so you can only do 5 pullups at a time? OK, from now on you have to do 7 and if you can't reach that, you have to pay £10 to the charity of my choice. I have a little group that travels with me and sometimes I'll bring other DJs and artists, and enlist them into Aoki Bootcamp. Me and [rapper] Waka Flocka Flame went on tour together and the afterparties weren't what you expect – they were just pretty much just us working out and having a 'no carbs on the bus' rule!"
"I've started making these Aoki Bootcamp mixes and I mix in music that I would want to work out to. I feel like it pushes you and gives you energy. The great thing about chart music is it's all based on keeping a steady beat the entire time, so you can just pick the tempo and be in that world."
Check out Steve Aoki's exclusive AskMen workout playlist above, and his new single with Felix Jaehn "Can't Go Home Like This" featuring Adam Lambert, out now via Relentless. You can also catch Steve's performance at Creamfields 2016 on Sunday 29th August.
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JEC World: Vero Software to demonstrate new solutions for the Composite industry
Global CAD/CAM provider, Vero Software, will demonstrate a number of their latest releases at the JEC World trade show in France, with the focus on establishing further key partnerships and opportunities with businesses and professionals around the world.JEC World 2016, has become the largest international show of the composite industry in recent years, with more key individuals and companies expected than ever before. The show presents recent innovations and developments from more than 1,300 exhibitors from 100 different countries.
Vero will be exhibiting the latest software solutions from their world renowned brands including VISI, WORKNC and WORKPLAN. Each brand will be showcasing the latest release; all of which are perfectly adapted to composite materials. Vero will be sharing their stand with parent company, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, in Hall 5A/Booth P62.
VISI is a fully integrated CAD/CAM software system, tailored to design mould for composites parts using 2D and 3D developments. The latest 2016 R1 release will showcase VISI Modelling which offers complete flexibility to construct, edit or repair the most complex 3D data. Dynamic operation previews in VISI Mould now provide the designer with a 'real time' view of how component changes will affect the tool design. VISI 2016 R1 will also demonstrate mould design of composite parts, blank form development within a few minutes and advanced modelling deformation. The advanced modelling tools are capable of deforming geometry while maintaining model integrity and holding. VISI 2016 R1 represents another release with major CAM developments covering 2D and 3D milling updates.
WORKNC is a CAM system which can program 2 to 5-Axis machines and is well known in the mould and die industries. WORKNC is tailored to mill carbon fibre dies or trimming composites components and the latest V24 release can be found on the Vero stand. With the new rest material display function, it makes the process a lot easier to determine small zones or pockets that still need to be machined on large models or complex parts.
Toolpath safety has been further enhanced in relation to cutting tools. In 3-Axis and 3+2 axis machining modes, the WORKNC collision detection module will indicate to the user the shortest possible cutter that can be used. For 5 axis machining, the Auto5 module will determine the best possible conditions for a user defined cutting tool. The assembled toolpaths which allow users to control transitions between toolpaths before post processing has been further developed in V24 to process 3+2 modes and machines with tilted heads. The new variable Z step option generates smoother trajectories along with enhanced optimisation offering improved surface finish quality and further gains in productivity.
WORKPLAN, the ERP system of Vero, will also demonstrate the most recent 2016 R1 release; showing the new modules and functionalities of the software including the brand new project management process – Workflow, as well as 3D integration and CAD data integration from quote through to shop floor. These types of enhancements are just some of the reasons why WORKPLAN has already built a good solid reputation with big references in the composite area. Customers using WORKPLAN have been able to tailor the software to completely fit their needs and follow their in-house processes related to the complexity of handling the projects they deliver to their final customers. Visitors to the stand will see how WORKPLAN can benefit them too.
Sled On Display
A skeleton sled from Bromley Sports (Britain's number one skeleton racer for the last 20 years) was machined with VISI CAD/CAM will also be on display. The Skeleton sled contains more than 60 carbon fibre and stainless steel components. Bromley Sports, along with Vero Software products, also use Hexagon MI's ROMER Absolute Arm with integrated laser scanner to reverse engineer the athlete's form.
Commenting on the show, Vero's Marketing Coordinator in France, Samantha Mayet says: "Being present at the JEC World trade show is clearly the opportunity for Vero to establish partnerships and discuss the opportunities of business development not only in France but also in other countries where we are present like Germany, UK, Italy, and Portugal."
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Details On Massive WWE RAW DVD Box Set, Episode Listing & More
As previously reported, WWE is scheduled to release a massive RAW DVD and Blu-ray set featuring some of the best episodes in the history of WWE RAW.
The official description for the new DVD set is as follows:
Celebrate 20 years of nonstop entertainment with Raw 20th Anniversary Collection: The 20 Greatest Episodes Uncut & Unedited. With over 1000 episodes to its credit, Raw is by far the longest running episodic program in TV history. In this 12-disc DVD / 10-disc Blu-ray collection, WWE presents the 20 most timeless episodes for the first time in their entirety.
From landmark anniversaries, milestones, ratings bonanzas, and unforgettable shows that left a particular mark in WWE history, these episodes represent the rawest of Raw. Including: the highest rated Raw ever; Mania the night after WrestleMania; WWE takes over WCW and simulcasts Nitro; Dude Love interrupts Stone Cold and Mr. McMahon; the original ECW invasion; Homecoming, Raw Roulette, WrestleMania Rewind and so much more!
Featuring John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Mick Foley, CM Punk and all the greatest Superstars in the history of Raw! Plus, Michael Cole and the Bella's present the detailed facts & figures behind the personalities, matches, venues and all the various quirks that have shaped Raw over the years.
Additionally, according to WrestlingDVDNews.com, the following episodes will be featured in the set:
-Original ECW Invasion – February 1997
-Final Nitro/Raw simulcast – March 2001 (no word whether they will include the final Nitro as well).
-Raw Homecoming – October 2003 (USA Network return including Angle vs. Michaels Iron Man match)
-Bret Hart returns to Raw (January 2010)
-First episode of Raw (January 1993)
-DX Invasion (Creation of the Triple H led version of DX, April 1998)
-First-ever Steve Austin vs. Mr. McMahon (April 1998, episode that broke Nitro's run in the ratings)
-Raw Roulette (November 2003, Victoria vs. Lita)
-Undertaker & Triple H & Shane McMahon vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin & The Rock & Mr. McMahon (May 1999)
-Mankind wins WWF title (January 1999)
-15th Anniversary episode (December 2007)
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Georgi Ivanov
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- Original name:
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- Order of Lenin
- Subjects Of Study:
- aerospace engineering
Georgi Ivanov (born February 7, 1940, Lovech, Bulgaria) Bulgarian cosmonaut who became the first Bulgarian in space.
Ivanov graduated from the Bulgarian air force academy at Dolna in 1964 and served as an instructor at the academy before becoming a squadron commander of fighter aircraft in Bulgaria's air force in 1967. In 1978 he was selected to participate in the Soviet Union's Intercosmos program. An unusual circumstance of his selection was that the Soviet government required him to change his surname from Kakalov to Ivanov, owing to the obscene connotations of the word "Kakalov" in Russian.
In the Intercosmos program, non-Soviet cosmonauts flew alongside experienced Soviet crews on routine missions in order to demonstrate solidarity with states sympathetic to the Soviet Union. Ivanov's Soyuz 33 mission, however, diverged sharply from routine. Soyuz 33 was launched as planned on April 10, 1979, but while approaching space station Salyut 6, the craft suffered engine failure. The crew's only chance of survival depended on manually igniting a reserve engine that possibly had been damaged during the malfunction. After a day spent in orbit, commander Nikolay Rukavishnikov succeeded in igniting the engine, and the Soyuz touched down 180 km (112 miles) outside its landing area.
Despite the failure of the mission, Ivanov was named a Hero of the Soviet Union and awarded the Order of Lenin, the Soviet Union's highest civilian honour. He returned to military service in Bulgaria, earned a doctorate in aerospace engineering, and was elected to the National Assembly, where he participated in the creation of Bulgaria's first democratic constitution in 1991. He also became managing director of Air Sofia, a Bulgarian air cargo company.


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**Update** – The eBay listing has been removed.
Back in August we wrote about a wrecked 2012 Mustang Boss 302 #0264 up for auction on eBay with some pretty extensive damage to the roof and drivers side front fender. Not knowing any better I would have thought this Boss 302 was finished for good and headed to the parts bin but as it turns out someone has breathe new life back into this pony illegally you could say.
Fast forward to the present day and we find the same Boss 302 #0264 on eBay completely rebuilt and accident free, or so says the vehicle history report. From the eBay auction description the seller is trying to pass this Boss 302 off as an accident free low mileage race red Boss 302 and the truth is far from that. Lets hope someone puts a stop to this auction pretty quick.
Below I have posted before and after photos of Boss 302 #0264 with VIN: 1ZVBP8CU8C5205233.